Topics

61

Front Engine Dragsters / MOVED: WTB a Tuttle 225" roller. Anyone know of one for sale

« on: October 11, 2016, 07:03:25 PM »

This topic has been moved to Wanted to buy.

http://www.frontenginedragsters.org/forum/index.php?topic=2299.0

62

Events / NDRL Finial race, In conjunction with 5th Goodguys Nostalgia Nationals

« on: September 15, 2016, 08:59:29 PM »

NDRL Finial race, In conjunction with 5th Goodguys Nostalgia Nationals Beech Bend Raceway.

Who is going?

ET Genie Fall Finals
Beech Bend Raceway Park
Bowling Green, KY
Oct 14-16, 2016
- Points Event -

I can almost say for sure we will not run into this much rain



We have had four HOT tomalley races and one unfortunate rain out. 

Now it is time for a really nice cool clear sunny race.



Look at this track, how many places do you go that have covered stands and free showers?



New pavement! Remember to respect his investment.



Easy to find



No excuses, see you there.

Glenn

63

Front Engine Dragsters / Glasses fog

« on: September 13, 2016, 05:47:52 PM »

I have a heck of a time with my glasses fogging, particularly on cooler days.

I have tried several different anti fogging sprays on the glasses.

Have tried warming the glasses by setting them on the intake manifold.

I have one last race in the series in October.

If there is any breeze at all with the helmet cracked open the fog on the glasses disapates.

 I would like to try an air bottle with a hose into the helmet.

Thoughts, recommendations?

64

Events / 5th NDRL Race at US 131 Motorsports Gate Time Info

« on: August 30, 2016, 09:11:40 PM »

The event runs Sept 9-10. No run schedule as of yet.

Gates open at US 131 Motorsports Park, Martin MI, at 9 am Friday Sept 9th. They will have staff on hand to direct NDRL racers to our pit areas.

If you plan to arrive on Thursday, they have a big entry drive area to stage our rigs overnight.

Alternatively, there is a Walmart Super Center in Plainwell, Michigan, exit 49 (Allegan Street-Route 89) on US 131. The city of Plainwell is just South of the track. The Walmart is just West of US 131 on the South side of Allegan Street-Route 89.

More info as I get it.

65

Front Engine Dragsters / Front-Engine Dragster Appreciation Day

« on: August 08, 2016, 07:58:38 AM »

66

Events / NDRL Hot August Nights at Street Car Super Natioals Fourth points race

« on: July 27, 2016, 02:44:06 PM »

2016 Freedom Racing Engines Hot August Nights

NDRL wed site. http://www.nostalgiadragleague.com/forums.php



Thursday, August 25, 2016
10 a.m.: Credential Sales/Pit Parking begins for NDRL and Victory Nostalgia Super Stocks
4 p.m.: Spectator Gates Open - SCSN Index Qualifying.
5 p.m.: NDRL / Victory Nostalgia Super Stock Test ’n’ Tune session #1 (3 run punch card = $50)
7 p.m.: SCSN Heads-Up Qualifying
SCSN Index Qualifying
NDRL / Victory NSS TNT session #2
SCSN Index
NDRL/Victory NSS TNT Session #3
10:30 p.m.: SCSN Heads-Up
Continue Index Qualifying
11:55 p.m.: Conclude Racing

Friday, August 26, 2016
10 a.m.: Credential Sales / Pit Parking
12 p.m.: Optional TBD -SCSN Test ’n’ Tune ($100 per car - min. 20 cars committed to test by 5 p.m. Thursday)
4 p.m.: Spectator Gates Open - SCSN Index Qualifying
5 p.m.: NDRL Qualifying Session #1
Victory NSS Qualifying Session #1
7 p.m.: SCSN Heads-Up Qualifying
8 p.m.: NDRL Qualifying Session #2
Victory NSS Qualifying Session #2
10:30 p.m.: SCSN Heads-Up Qualifying Session #2
Continue SCSN Index Qualifying until 12 a.m.
12 a.m.: Conclude racing

Saturday, August 27, 2016
10 a.m.: Racer Gates Open
11 a.m.: Spectator Gates Open
12 p.m.: Final NDRL Qualifying Session
Final Victory NSS Qualifying Session
1 p.m.: SCSN Sportsman R1
2 p.m.: NDRL Elimination Round #1
Victory Nostalgia Super Stock Round #1
SCSN Sportsman R2 (for any class of 33+ cars)
3:30 p.m.: NDRL Elimination Round #2
Victory Nostalgia Super Stock Round #2
SCSN Sportsman R3 (for any class of 17+)
5 p.m.: NDRL Elimination Round #3
Victory Nostalgia Super Stock Round #3
——Intermission / Track Prep ——
6:30 p.m.: NDRL Elimination Round #4
Victory Nostalgia Super Stock Round #4
6:45 p.m.: SCSN Opening Ceremony
6:55 p.m.: National Anthem
7 p.m.: SCSN Eliminations Round #1 (16 cars)
8 p.m.: NDRL Finals following SCSN Round #1
Victory Nostalgia Super Stock Final
8:30 p.m.: NDRL & VSS Victory Lane
9 p.m.: SCSN Eliminations Round #2 (8 cars)
10:30 p.m.: SCSN Eliminations Round #3 (4 cars)
12 a.m.: SCSN Eliminations Round #4 (2 cars)
12:30 a.m.: Victory Lane Awards

67

Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / PM sent

« on: July 06, 2016, 04:28:32 PM »

I have sent you a PM with pictures.

68

Tow Vehicles / I was recently asked a question on my American Dream

« on: June 30, 2016, 09:18:04 AM »

I was recently ask a question on what to look for look for on a used 1997 American Dream he was going to look at.

He also wanted to know how it owed.

This was my long winded answer.


I friend has sold his for a very low price of $36,000.

Someone got a great deal.

The America series was is a high end coach, and have complicated systems.

It took two years of poking and prodding, and not a single trip without a problem.

This season (and by saying this will jinx myself) I have had two flawless long trips.

We have no slides and with the two of us this works out great, if you read any of the forums people are constantly having problems with slides and I would say second to that the jacks. On my Dream they are not electric but hydraulic in both directions (does not use a spring to pick them back up).

One area that should be checked is the floor of the battery compartment. It is directly inback of the right rear wheels and you also have the problem of battery acid eating it. The frame work has been known to rot away, but can be fixed, but not a small task.

Also there are a lot of big batteries, check their age and condition. Another problem is tires, that year American coach had a recall because the tires on the front were not strong enough for the weight. This was particularly true for coaches with slides. The recall replaced tires and the weight tire chart in back of the drivers seat to recommend "H" rated tires for the front.

With that label they had different tires on the front and rear. The tires they wanted were a odd ball size. Look at the date code on the tires, five years of service is all you want any more and they need to be replace. not because of wear, but because of sitting, they will take a set that you will never get rid of, and the ozone will start to crack the side walls. You do not want a tire failure on a steer axle! I recently had a conversation with a gentleman that says Mr. Freels say you should get "regional" tires as they are used to sitting. I purchased big truck tires, because I did not know better.

I elected to replace all my tires with the same size tires all the way around. A popular tire used by truck so that should I need one (we have no spare) it would be easy to find. The chassis manufauturer said to get the biggest tire that would fit. I replace  with thew same size tire that was on the Motor Home 295 X 75 X 22.5. The heaver tires actually improved the ride in my opinion.

Shocks in the front are another thing to check. they do not leak oil, but the seals inside go bad giving a soft spongy ride (most noticeable in"dips" in the highway). There was only one manufacture of shocks for my chassis and were hard to find.

That year coach had several options that, in my mind, change the valve of the Motor Home a lot. The market place does not recognize it though, One was the chassis offered Most of the America coach come on a frightliner spartan. An option of a Gillig chassis was offered at a $20,000 price tag. Gillig is a commercial bus builder out of California and are still in business. The Gillig chassis is MUCH more robust (much bigger radiator, has a huge Hydraulic fan, axles and differential is much upgraded. This is not to say that the freightliner chassis is not good, but if you find it is a Gillig you are looking at it should add value (price you are willing to pay) (not that the seller will know the difference). Outward appearance they are identical. One way to tell is if you open the electronics compartment door there should be a label with the Gillig name on it (I can send a picture, the whole bay is laid out different between the manufactures.

The second option was the engine. Most of the America coach came with a 300 HP Cummins. There was a $5,000 option to upgrade to the 325 HP Cummings This engine is very desired and was/is used in fire trucks and Marine applications. The only way to tell is to look at the data plate on top of the timing chain cover. It is very difficult to see. I finally ended up using a camera and took many pictures until I got one that I could read.  I was using a true camera, but a phone camera would be a better choice because of the limited space.

If you take an hour to look at the bus you have not looked hard enough, drive it for at lest an hour, be willing to put fuel in it for the guy.

Mine tows great, only in winds above 25 MPH do I slow down from 65 MPH, It will easily tow faster, but I find it very comfortable at 65. I drove back from Bowling Green in one day (13 hours) and was not tired when I arrived home (no fighting the wheel). I'm 72 feet long with my trailer (no tag axle) and know when a truck is passing but that is it, I am not blow around (Motor Home weighs 32,000 pounds)

If you are going to go look at it give me a heads up, and when you get there call me with any questions. You should not pay any more that $40,000 for the unit, and can expect to pay less. I paid $42,000 for mine

I hope this has been helpful, one last thing the engine and chassis under these Motor Homes are know as million mile pieces.

Be sure to start and run the generator, salvage  units are available in good condition for $3,000 but make a good bargaining point. Generator like a lot of hours, so do not be afraid of a unit with 3,000 hours on it, but again you can use it as a bargaining point.  Although they are baried, I sawpped min out in a single day (you will need the use of a fork lift for 20 minutes (to remove the old one and slide the new one in)

Glenn

69

Events / NDRL Summer Jam at the Blue Suede Cruise Third points race of the season

« on: June 22, 2016, 07:49:56 AM »

Next NDRL race is at the Summit MotorSports Park in Norwalk Ohio.

If you have not been to this track it is just BEAUTIFUL and should not be missed.

NDRL Pro 7.00 (FED, Altered, F/C or Door Slammer ’79 and older)
Car & Driver: $100
Payout:  Winner: $1200; Runner-Up: $600; Semi’s: $300

NDRL Pro 7.50 (FED, Altered, F/C or Door Slammer ’79 and older)
Car & Driver: $100
Payout: $1000; Runner-Up: $500; Semi’s $250

NDRL Pro Comp (FED, Altered, F/C or Roadsters)
Indexes:  8.00, 8.50, 9.00, 9.50, 10.00
Car & Driver: $100
Payout:  $800, Runner-Up: $400; Semi’s: $200

NDRL Pro Gas (’79 and older Door Slammers, Must have working doors)
Indexes:  8.00, 8.50, 9.00, 9.50, 10.00
Car & Driver: $100
Payout:  $800, Runner-Up: $400; Semi’s: $200

Racers can pre-register by downloading this form!
http://www.summitmotorsportspark.com/images/pdf/Blue_Suede_Cruise/bsc_registration_form_2016_racer.pdf


Thursday July 14 2016
   
  Linder's Lot Opens for Race Cars    8:00 a.m.
  Sponsor Midway Parking    9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Street Rodder Registration (Route 601 Budweiser Gate)    11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Car Corral & Swap Meet Move-In    11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Campground/Motorhome Move-in    11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Race Car Credential & Pit Parking    12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  Secure Grounds    9:00 p.m.
     
Friday July 15 2016    
  Gates Open    7:00 a.m.
  Street Rodder Registration (Bud Side/SR 601)    7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  Camping/Motorhome Move-In    7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  Woman's World    Noon - 7:00 p.m.
  Fun Runs    9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  Nostalgia Drag Racing Qualifying    1:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
  Secure Grounds    9:00 p.m.
     
Saturday July 16 2016
   
  Gates Open    7:00 a.m.
  Street Rodder Registration (Bud Side/SR 601)    7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  Camping/Motorhome Move-In          7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  Woman's World    10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  Fun Runs    8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  Nostalgia Drag Racing Qualifying    1:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
  Vintage Fashion Show    3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  Phil Dirt & The Dozers Live in Concert
   8:00 p.m.
  Neon Parade Flame Throwing contest & Fireworks    9:30 p.m.
  Secure Grounds    10:00 p.m.
     
Sunday July 17 2016
   
  Gates Open    8:00 a.m.
  Street Rodder Registration (Bud Side/SR 601)    8:00 a.m. - Noon
  Fun Runs    8:00 a.m.
  RFC Non-Denominational Chapel Service    8:30 a.m.
  Woman's World    10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  Sunday Only Door Prize Instant Win Ticket Deadline          10:00 a.m.
  Door Prizes - Must be Present to Win!
   11:15 a.m.
  Nostalgia Drag Racing Eliminations    12:00 p.m.
  Secure Grounds    7:00 p.m.
     
Schedule subject to change without notice!

70

Front Engine Dragsters / I was asked to post these pictures and this question for Old School

« on: May 19, 2016, 06:17:45 PM »

My question is, has anyone seen this combination before ?
Intake with adapter with bird catcher. Injectors in manifold.
Here is a you tube video and anybody recognize the name .
I want posted on front engine dragsters
Member: old school

71

Events / NDRL Second race of the season NHRA Hot Rod Reunion Beech Bend Raceway Park

« on: May 16, 2016, 09:31:16 PM »

NHRA Hot Rod Reunion
Beech Bend Raceway Park
Bowling Green, KY
Jun 16-18, 2016
- Points Event -

Who is going?

72

Tow Vehicles / Perfect Race Central for you at the track

« on: April 26, 2016, 04:16:39 PM »

I currently have an American Coach, model American Dream.

It is extremely comfortable when at the track, or pulling our 28 foot trailer down the road at 65MPH.

A friend of mine  is selling his Dream, he has taken  meticulous care of this Motor Home.

It is on a Spartan Chassis which is made by Freightliner (this is not a truck chassis but a bus chassis) Rear engine diesel pusher.

He is selling it for less money than what I paid for mine and I thought I got a good deal. I gave thought to purchasing his and selling mine, but I like my color scheme.

He is selling for health reasons, and only wants $39,000 a truly exceptional value for this vehicle.

I personally give this vehicle high marks.



He has returned it to Decatur, IN for factory service work. Any thing it has needed he has done to it.

He has done things like removing and painting all the plumbing on the engine.





It has six batteries and a solar panel to keep you in power.



A bathroom that is larger than some in full size homes.





To keep the misses happy there is a washer/dryer



A kitchen that will make her proud.







Lots of storage both inside the Motor Home and in the basement (which is heated).





The rest of the inside is very nice.







The outside is in as good of condition as the inside.









Ok, if you are interested get in touch with me and I will get you in touch with Stan.

Someone is going to end up with a great Motor Home.

By the way do a search on American Coach, they are high end motor homes and have an outstanding reputation, and great customer service.

Glenn

73

Events / NDRL First race of the season Quick Fuel Battle at the Arch Gateway Motorsports

« on: April 20, 2016, 08:42:01 PM »

Quick Fuel Battle at the Arch
Gateway Motorsports Park
Madison, IL
May 6-7, 2016

http://www.gatewaymsp.com/



Anyone going?

NDRL wed site. http://www.nostalgiadragleague.com/forums.php

74

Wanted to sell / NEW Venolia Aluminum connecting rods, Rod Journal 2.200, Length 6.635, Pin .990

« on: March 01, 2016, 02:04:39 PM »

Venolia Aluminum Rods and Blots
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222039655249?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649



CONDITION
I would rate these parts to be in NEW in ORIGINAL box Condition!

DESCRIPTION
This is a set of eight pistons.

6.635 Rod Length

2.200 Rod Journal Big Block Chevrolet

.990 Pin

I opened the box to take pictures for this action

I purchased these for a Blower Engine build of a 428 Pontiac engine. Although I purchased these for a Pontiac they will work in any manufacture engine with the correct Crankshaft journal size (2.200 Big Block Chevrolet).

I want a longer rod for my blower build and can get that by decreasing the compression height of my pistons

My loss is your GAIN!

I have a great complementary pistons listed here on E-Bay

75

Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / PM sent

« on: February 03, 2016, 05:07:42 PM »

Sent you a PM, did you get it?